Slow and Steady

I set out to do 3 miles today, hoping to do 2 because it was hot.  As I ran my first couple strides, I was REALLY hoping to get 2 miles in because I was still so sore from the weekend of volleyball.  Well, once I hit my 1st mile (10 min) I was feeling okay, and the heat wasn't too bad, so I continued.  My 2nd mile was also 10 minutes.  Then the DREADED last mile uphill.  The sun was beating on my face, and all of a sudden it was a LOT more hot, not only that, but the wind was blowing against me as well.  I did this in about 12 minutes.  I was pleased to do 3 miles in 32 minutes.  But I really need to get that last mile under 12 minutes.

3 miles with the jogging stroller.  I think the first mile was in 11 minutes, and the second was in 11:30 and the third was about 13 minutes.  Anyway, I finished under 36 minutes which was good for me with the stroller.  For the 5K this weekend, I think I will aim to finish in under 32-33 minutes.  I am going to try to leave the boys with my cousin, so I don't think I will be pushing the stroller.  I am hoping that might shave a little time off.

Pushed the stroller, and had a nice little jog with some friends.  The time wasn't much to brag about, but it was more of a social run, and I had a blast.

I think that was really 10th place for women, because I know there were more than 10 people in front of me. This was a good race, I tried to push it, and I did.  The last mile there was a HUGE hill that was not fun, and really slowed me down. The last 1/4 mile I was really trying to push it to get a good time, just when I was starting to give up, a girl came up behind me and made me try even harder so she wouldn't pass me. Well, with about 100 yards to go, she passed me, and was probably laughing at me on the inside at this girl who tried so hard not to let her pass. I know I do when I am in her shoes.  Well, come to find out she started the race like a minute later and was playing catchup the whole race.... I don't know if that makes me feel better or worse. But I thank my unknown friend who pushed me hard at the end and got me in under 32 minutes, which was a secret goal, though to others I think I said 34 minutes.  !0 minute 2 second mile pace... I am proud of this run!

slow and steady in like 35 minutes.  Just a nice slow jog.  My back is doing the same thing that it was before I screwed it up in July, so I kinda feel like any day it might go out again... Oh Joy!!!  Hopefully not though.

This was a walk jog combo.  A run that when you finish, you know it was a bad run.  It was with the stroller, so yeah.

2 miles with Mik'L WITHOUT the stroller.  My cousin watched the kids :)

I set out today to do my first 4 miler in quite a while.  I really didn't want to push it early and then be half way through my run and be warn out.  My first mile was about 11:50 and same with the second.  Mile 3 was about 11 minutes, and mile 4 was give or take 12.  I am not sure of the exact times but I finished in 46:36.  It felt good, I didn't ever feel like I had to stop and walk, so that was nice.  The time may not have been all that great.... but I am in it for the distance I guess.  

I have been feeling under the weather which is why I didn't run on Monday.  I really wanted to run, so I did 2 miles today when I really should have taken another day off.  I just feel like if I miss too many runs it will set me back, or I will gain another 10 pounds.  I had to walk the last half mile.

still not feeling the greatest and probably shouldn't have run.  I think I ran about a mile and walkd a mile.

I went on a trail run so I am not sure how far it was or how long I ran.  I know I was pushing it pretty hard and ran for about 30 minutes, so I am guessing 3 miles.  It felt good to get a run in since I have been sick.  I did have to walk a bit, but it was good!

3 miles pushing the twins

3 steady miles with Mik'l

Super slow pace.  It took me about 1 hour and 20 minutes.  I was happy to get the distance in though!  I am feeling so sore now though :(

2 miles at night with the pepper spray